Decimal Division

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, allowing us to find how many times one number fits into another.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right as many places as needed to make it a whole number, then divide as usual.

Front

What is the result of 0.5 ÷ 0.1?

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5

Front

If you have 1.5 and divide it by 0.5, what do you get?

Back

3

Front

What does it mean to divide by 10?

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Dividing by 10 moves the decimal point one place to the left.

Front

What is 3.6 ÷ 0.6?

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6

Front

How do you divide a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, first convert the divisor (the number you are dividing by) into a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places and divide.

Front

What is 0.75 ÷ 0.25?

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3

Front

What is the quotient of 4.2 ÷ 0.7?

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6

Front

If you divide 2.4 by 0.4, what is the answer?

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6